Lai Mohammed Finally Speaks On Purported News Banning Of Shooting Nigerian Videos Abroad

The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed has finally reacted to the trailing comments of Nigerian entertainers directed towards him about a purported news of the Federal Government’s intention of banning Nigerian musicians from shooting their music videos abroad.

Minister of Information was alleged to have announced the plans of FG to ban Nigerian entertainers from shooting videos abroad to facilitate Nigerian economy which spurred reactions from poplar entertainers like Psquare, Charlie Boy, Yemi Alade and others.

Couple Returning Home From Work Die In Fatal Accident In Ekiti (Graphic Photos)

A couple lost their lives in a fatal accident that occurred at Ajebandele area of Ado Ekiti, the Ekiti state capital today July 19th. They were going home from their places of work when they were involved in the accident. Their remains have been deposited in the state morgue. 

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See What Gov El-Rufai's Presented To Some Visiting Chinese Officials In Kaduna

Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State received some Chinese officials in his office yesterday. After the visit, Governor El-Rufai presented this art work which is the symbol of Kaduna State to one of the officials.

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EFCC seals mansion belonging to a politician in Rivers (Photos)

EFCC officials yesterday sealed off a mansion said to be owned by a politician, Itohen Henry Ogiri. 

The property is situated at 28, New Heaven Estate off Tombia Street New GRA Port Harcourt Rivers State. 

Senate approves five-year jail, N10 million fine for false whistle-blowing

The Senate on Wednesday passed the Whistle Blowers Protection Bill, which recommends a five-year jail term or N10m fine against persons who raise false alarm on hidden loot.

The upper chamber of the National Assembly also approved that five per cent of loot recovered as a result of information from a whistle blower be given to the informant, as currently practiced by the Federal Government.

Apostle Johnson Suleiman Issues Strong Warning Over Buhari’s Health

The General Overseer of the Omega Fire Ministry, Apostle Johnson Suleiman warned Nigerians to against wishing President Muhammadu Buhari dead as no one has the power to kill or make live.

While the Man of God was addressing his church members, he noted that it is irresponsible of any Nigerian to wish the President dead despite his sickness. He, however, admonished Nigerians to pray for the well-being of the ailing president.

Three Policemen Face Prosecution After Chaining Suspect To Generator

Three policemen who were reported to have suffered a suspect to harsh treatment have now received the repercussions of their deeds as they face trials.

The policemen from Bariga Division in Lagos arrested a man suspected to be a thief for having two Automated Teller Machine (ATM) Cards in his possession. As reported the young man was suspected to unfair punishment and even chained to the generator at the station.

“Happy Birthday To My Right Hand In All This” – Temi Otedola Celebrates Her Boyfriend, Mr Eazi

Daughter of Nigerian Billionaire and chairman of Forte Oil Plc, Femi Otedola, Temi Otedola, has taken to her Instagram page to celebrate her boyfriend, singer, Mr Eazi who turned a year today.

Despite all the negative commentary trailing their relationship, Temi Otedola and Mr Eazi are still very much in love with each other.

'There's No Turning Back' To Rob Kardashian - Blac Chyna says

Blac Chyna says she's done with Rob Kardashian and there's no going back on that after what he did to her online. Talking to People magazine, Blac Chyna said;

"I'm glad I'm relieved of [Rob], but damn, why did I have to get relief in this way?? she told the mag. "I feel like God does certain things ? not to hurt you, but to show you your true strength. I feel like, if I can come out of this, I can come out of anything."

Oh No! Kevin Hart Caught Cheating On His Pregnant Wife, Eniko Parrish (See Photos)

... This better not be true, Hart ... Otherwise, I will come and whoop your a$$!!!

Comedian Kevin Hart has been accused of cheating on his pregnant wife, Eniko Parrish, with a mystery woman outside a luxury Miami Beach hotel.

Choi! Meet man who pays N500 every time he wants to make love to his wife

A housewife, Mrs Mutiatu Olaosebikan, has lost her seven years marriage for demanding money from her husband before making love.

An Igando Customary Court in Lagos on Wednesday granted the request of her estranged husband to dissolve the union.

Delivering his judgment, the President of the court, Mr Adegboyega Omilola, said from all indications it appeared that the estranged couple were tired of the marriage and all efforts to reconcile them had failed.

Man Busted With N19million Worth Of Tramadol Tablets In Plasma TV Cartons In Kano (Photos)

A hard drug (Intoxicant) supplier, identified as Stanley Arinze, has been arrested by the Kano Police Command for trying to smuggle hard drugs(tramadol) into Niger state.

The tablets worth N19, 200,000 were intercepted after being concealed inside LG Plasma TV Cartons in a trailer along Kano Eastern bye-pass.

See what Aycomedian Says Is Better Than Kate Henshaw's Clothes

Nollywood actress, Kate Henshaw marks her 46th Birthday yesterday, the favorite comedian and actor, Ayo Makun, a.ka. Aycomedian found another way to blow her head open with words.

Very early yesterday morning, Kunle Afolayan described the July celebrant as a friend who has a nice smile in all situation.

I am not dying – Actress Halima Abubakar cries out

Nollywood Actress Halima Abubakar has bemoaned the rumors over her health as she showed appreciation to her fans and friends for their love and support

Recall that her friend Tonto Dikeh brought media attention to the fact that Halima Abubakar is sick after she posted a photo of the actress looking sick and fragile.

See what Blac Chyna was caught doing to a stripper at a strip club

... What's going on here, Chyna?

Has Blac Chyna has returned to her old job as a stripper? Blac Chyna was a host at the popular strip club Ace Of Diamonds in West Hollywood on Monday and she got really hands-on.

The mother-of-two was seen in a video smacking a strippers bum as the dancer thrust her backside into her while twerking. The mother-of-one passed her hand across the voluptuous butt before spraying crisp dollar notes on the exotic dancer.

Ebonyi Lawmaker, Maria Ude Nwachi blasts men and women who bleach their skins

Maria Ude Nwachi, a lawmaker at the Ebonyi state House of Assembly, said this in a post she shared on her Facebook page today.

FOR BLEACHING IDIOTS:

Federal Court Orders Forfeiture of Diezani’s Banana Island Mansion

The Federal High Court in Lagos has on Wednesday ordered the seizure of a property located in Banana Island area of Lagos State belonging to former Minister of Petroleum Resources Allison-Madueke Diezani.

According to Punch, the property, was bought in 2013 for $37.5m.

Lai Mohammed Insists that “Any programme to be consumed by Nigerians must be produced in Nigeria”

Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has reiterated the government’s decision that any programme meant for Nigerians must be produced in Nigeria, saying he was not appointed Minister to develop the economy of other countries at the expense of the Nigerian economy. He said this in a statement released today.

In a statement he released today, Lai Mohammed said the Creative Industry’s potential of creating 1 million jobs in three years cannot be realized if jobs meant for Nigerians are being exported to other countries under the guise of producing, in other countries, programmes to be consumed in Nigeria.

Senate President Saraki Says Customs Boss Can Wear Jeans Or Tee Shirts If He Ends Smuggling

The Comptroller-General of the Nigerian Customs Service, retired Colonel Hameed Ali has been having issues with the Senate over his failure to wear Customs uniform.

but he can wear jeans and T-shirt to the office if he ends smuggling, Senate President Bukola Saraki has said. 

Wawu! Model with massive boobs returns to Hollywood as 'black woman'

An ex-air hostess with massive enhanced breasts has visited Hollywood for the first time as a black woman .

Glamour model Martina Big , 28, who reportedly has 'Europe's biggest boobs', was filmed standing in front of the Hollywood hills on a recent trip to California.

VIDEO: Woman destroys $200k worth of art trying to get a perfect selfie

An art exhibition in Los Angeles was partially destroyed earlier this month when a woman was trying to take a selfie a bit too close to the fragile row of plinths housing art by Simon Birch

As she bent closer to the last row, the entire row of art toppled, which resulted in $200,000 of damage.

Damn Hot! Actress Ebube Nwagbo Flaunts Her Curves in Figure-hugging Dress

Nollywood Actress Ebube Nwagbo shared a recent photo on her IG page but we can't help notice how perfect she looks in her black outfits.

... The dress, her curves or is it the photo ... Everything just seem perfect!

Nollywood Actress, Halima Abubakar is suffering from Fibroid Complications

Kogi state born Nollywood actress Halima Abubakar’s brother, Isah Abubakar, while thanking the First Lady of Kogi State, Mrs Rashidat Bello, his sister’s fellow actress Tonto Dikeh and fans and well wishers of the actress, disclosed that his sister is suffering from complications which came up as a result of the Fibroid surgery she had in India few months ago.

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Why FG is stopping production of local movies, music, abroad - Lai Mohammed

The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has reacted to criticisms trailing his recent pronouncement on steps being taken by the government to discourage the production of Nigerian movies and music outside the country.

In a chat with PREMIUM TIMES, on Sunday, he said it was to tackle the exploitation of perceived loopholes in the Nigerian Broadcasting Code, NBC.

Egungun festival turns bloody as one confirmed dead, others injured

The Oyo State Police Command on Monday confirmed the death of one person in the violence that trailed the public outing of the Ege masquerade in the Egungun festival in Ibadan on Sunday.

The police spokesman in the state, ASP Adekunle Ajisebutu, told newsmen in Ibadan that two suspects were also arrested in connection with the incident.

Tonto Dikeh Saves 13-Year-Old Pregnant Ghanaian Girl After Picture Went Viral

Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh who recently gave her life to Christ has made progress in locating a 13-year-old pregnant Ghanaian girl who had gone viral recently on social media.

The teenager identified as Afia was into selling her body in order to cater for herself and her unborn baby.

The mother of one collaborated with friends in the movie industry in Ghana to help her locate the teenager, when the news came to her attention.

Former Gay man comes out in search of a girl says men are trash

A former gay man with twitter name, Prince Musa took to his twitter page to announce that he is in search of a girlfriend. He said he can’t find one on his own because he lacks skills.

The ‘not Gay anymore’ man has been dragged by twitter users – who find it hard to believe he is now straight, see some tweets below:

Rocas Okorocha says Nigeria needs repackaging not restructuring

Governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha has said that Nigeria did not need any form of restructuring.

He said instead, what the country needed was “repackaging.”

Okorocha stated this at the 67th Annual Conference of the Broadcasting Corporation of Nigeria, BON, in Owerri.

Hollywood Actress, Taraji Henson replied Nigerian who said her b00bs were saggy

... You don't mess with Cookie and get away with it, no matter where you are and who you are, Lol!

So, Empire Series TV Star, Taraji P. Henson shared a gorgeous photo of herself on her Instagram account while announcing that the Empire TV Series is back on screen.

Davido blocks fan on Twitter for referencing Wizkid in his tweet

And that is how the beef continues! Davido isn’t taking it lightly with anyone who compares him to the Wizkid

Recently, Davido tweeted a picture of himself on Microblogging platform, Twitter, with the caption: “If I offend E you”.. and then a follower felt he was referring to Wizkid in his tweet.